Night Social Care Worker

Choice Care Group; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established residential care provider in Newark on Trent is seeking a dedicated Night Social Care Worker. The role involves assisting clients with personal care, administering medication, and participating in daily activities. Ideal candidates will be patient, reliable, and flexible. Training is provided, and a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care is required. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including holiday entitlement, life insurance, and a Christmas bonus.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starting from 28 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Choiceversary vouchers

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

Complex in-house training

Paid day off on birthday

Monthly prize draw

Blue Light Card eligibility

Prescription cost reimbursement for HRT

Qualifications

• Must have or commit to a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care needs.
• Administer medication.
• Engage in daily activities and hobbies.
• Follow care plans and procedures.
• Maintain daily records.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Flexible

Team player

Good communicator

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hours:42

Salary:£12.23 to £12.23 Hour

The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments and that’s why Choice Careis offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs.We have a range of working patterns to suit you, get in touch to see if we can help.

Overview of the role

Whether you are new to the industry or have come from a social care background, we welcome your application. We will train and mentor you to become a highly skilled professional. We offer all ourin-house training free of charge and set a career path for you from day one.

All Social Care Workers at this service must already have or commit to undertaking a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification.

Key duties

• Assisting those we care for with their personal care needs
• Medication administration
• Assisting and getting involved in daily activities, hobbies or outings
• Following care plan guidance alongsideCompany and procedures
• Developing an open, honest, and considerate working relationship with those we care for
• Maintaining written and electronic daily records
• Attending and completingtraining, as required

Personal attributes

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and agood communicator are key characteristics of a successful Night Social Care Worker.

What are the benefits?*

• Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays(pro-rated for hours that differ from the FTE)
• Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
• Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
• Complex in-housetraining - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
• A paid day off onyour birthday
• Free monthly prize draw - allfrontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Threewinners, selected randomly, receive£500 each, tax-free
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift
• Wagestream – a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education

*minimum serviceperiodsapplicableto some benefits

Who are we?

Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among thehighest CQC ratingsof any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employersfor the second year in a row!

Our homes are more than just a place to live, they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem.

In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there areregular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone canget involved in and express themselves through.

Where will youwork?

This service is provided by Witham Valley Care, our sister company in Lincoln. This six-bed residential property supports young adults with severe learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour and other complex needs. The home was extensively refurbished in 2013 and now provides six en-suite bedrooms, five on the first floor and one on the ground floor. The ground floor also comprises a breakfast kitchen, dining room, games room and lounge.